49ers sign free agent DL Austin Bryant
The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent defensive lineman Austin Bryant to a one-year contractMARCH 23, 2023 • Associated Press
JORDAN WILLIS
Raiders sign tight end Howard, defensive lineman Willis
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed unrestricted free agents Jordan Willis and OMARCH 20, 2023 • Associated Press
Staying out west Willis signed with the Raiders on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Willis will stay out west as he heads to Las Vegas after spending the past three years in San Francisco. After recording 12 tackles (six solo) and two sacks in 2022, the 27-year-old will provide solid rotational depth behind pass rushers Maxx Crosby and Chandler Jones as well as see time on special teams next season.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Willis' Strip-Sack Recovered by Michael Dwumfour San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Jordan Willis' strip-sack marked the 49ers third takeaway of the day vs. the Arizona Cardinals.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • 49ERS.COM
Jordan Willis Sacks Chase Daniel on Third Down San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Jordan Willis took down Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Chase Daniel for a 2-yard loss.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • 49ERS.COM
Returning to action Willis (undisclosed) was reinstated to the 53-man roster Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Willis' return to the active roster will help beef up the 49ers' depth on the defensive line. The veteran edge rusher should suit up Sunday against the Chargers, which will be his first action of the 2022 campaign.
NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for return San Francisco designated Willis (undisclosed) for return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Willis' three-week practice window has opened, so he can rejoin his teammates on the practice field. If the 49ers don't activate him before the end of the three-week window, Willis would have to spend the rest of the season on IR.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
49ers use bye week to get healthy for 2nd half of season
When San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan began his first news conference after the 49ers returned from their bye, the recitation of injuries was briefer than usualNOVEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press
Heads to IR Willis (undisclosed) was placed on the 49ers' injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Willis has spent the past two seasons with San Francisco, including 15 tackles and three sacks while playing 149 defensive snaps over 10 regular-season games in 2021. With the 27-year-old now set to sit out until at least Week 6, the 49ers also promoted Kemoko Turay from the practice squad to help shore up the team's defensive line.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
USC pass rusher Drake Jackson goes to 49ers in 2nd round
The San Francisco 49ers have invested in the pass rush once again, using their second-round pick on Southern California edge rusher Drake JacksonAPRIL 30, 2022 • Associated Press
Returns to San Francisco Willis signed a one-year contract with the 49ers on Wednesday.
Impact Willis has spent the last two seasons in San Francisco, and he'll compete for playing time with the Niners once again in 2022. He appeared in 10 games in 2021, logging 15 tackles (six solo), three sacks and a forced fumble.
MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
49ers re-sign DL Jordan Willis to 1-year deal
The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed free agent defensive lineman Jordan Willis to a one-year contractMARCH 23, 2022 • Associated Press
Secondary, O-line key needs for 49ers this offseason
The 49ers head into the offseason looking to trade away quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and turn the team over to Trey LanceMARCH 10, 2022 • Associated Press
Green Bay Packers hire Bisaccia as special teams coordinator
The Green Bay Packers have hired former Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia to upgrade their beleaguered special teamsFEBRUARY 8, 2022 • Associated Press
AP source: Drayton out as Packers' special teams coordinator
A person familiar with the situation says that Maurice Drayton won’t be back as the Green Bay Packers’ special teams coordinator next seasonFEBRUARY 1, 2022 • Associated Press
Kicker Robbie Gould shining in 'Goulden' years with 49ers
When the San Francisco 49ers placed the franchise tag on Robbie Gould three years ago, the kicker had a decision to makeJANUARY 28, 2022 • Associated Press
49ers' improbable run leads them back to L.A. to face Rams
The San Francisco 49ers didn’t know if they would even get another chance when they punted the ball away in the final two minutes of the season finale still needing a touchdown to...JANUARY 25, 2022 • Associated Press
Can't-Miss Play: Jordan Willis submits punt block of year bid with GAME-CHANGING play turned TD San Francisco 49ers defensive end Jordan Willis blocks the Green Bay Packers' punt that is recovered by the 49ers for a touchdown.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • NFL.COM
Will play Saturday Willis (ankle) is active for Saturday against the Packers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Willis suffered a high-ankle injury in the 49ers' win over the Cowboys on Sunday and started the week being unable to participate in practice. After logging limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, Willis was still considered a game-time decision for Saturday's divisional-round contest with the Packers. Ultimately though, he will suit up and should serve his usual role as a rotational piece of the 49ers' defensive line.
JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rodgers' latest playoff drive starts as Packers host 49ers
Aaron Rodgers understands the clock is ticking on his hopes of winning a second Super Bowl title with the Green Bay PackersJANUARY 21, 2022 • Associated Press
Familiar playoff foes face off again as Packers host 49ers
The Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers meet in the playoffs for a ninth time Saturday night for an NFC divisional-round matchup at Lambeau FieldJANUARY 21, 2022 • Associated Press
49ers hopeful Bosa will be cleared to play vs. Packers
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is hopeful that star edge rusher Nick Bosa will be cleared to play in a divisional-round playoff game against the Green Bay Packers on Satur...JANUARY 20, 2022 • Associated Press
Questionable for divisional-round Willis (ankle) is questionable to play in Saturday night's divisional-round matchup versus the Packers.
Impact Willis picked up a high-ankle injury during the 49ers' wild-card win over the Cowboys, opening the week as a non-participant at Tuesday's practice. The defensive lineman was able to log limited efforts at practice Wednesday and Thursday, opening the door to be available for Saturday's divisional-round matchup with the Packers. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Willis has a chance to play this weekend because the injury is more of an aggravation of an old one rather than a new sprain, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
49ers' Garoppolo dealing with right shoulder, thumb injuries
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is dealing with injuries to his right thumb and right shoulder as he prepares for Saturday’s divisional round playoff game at Green...JANUARY 19, 2022 • Associated Press
49ers survive once again to advance in playoffs to Green Bay
The San Francisco 49ers sure aren’t advancing the easy wayJANUARY 17, 2022 • Associated Press
